RAIS attika Visio 2 Assembly Instructions Manual

Brand: RAIS

Model: attika Visio 2

Type: Assembly Instructions Manual

1. Contents

1. Contents .........................................................................................................................

2. Principle ....................................................................................................................... 2

3. General information ................................................................................................. 3-7

4. Parts list ....................................................................................................................... 8

5. Assembly ................................................................................................................ 9-17

6. Technical drawing ..................................................................................................... 18

2. Principle

All instructions provided with products must be followed. Damage occurring as a result of

failure to follow these instructions is not covered by the guarantee, and no replacement parts

can be claimed for such damage. Improperly performed work can lead to personal injury and

material damage.

Room size and design must be suitable for the installation and proper use of our products.

When a fire is built-in, the manufacturer’s specified dimensions and minimum requirements

for openings and cladding must be observed.

When installing the product, all local rules and regulations (including those that refer to

national and European standards) must be observed.

Current building regulations and rules in legislation must be observed.

The rules of the local authority on use of wood-burning stoves must be observed.

We guarantee a safe, energy-saving and environmentally friendly stove if these instructions

are followed and the work performed correctly. The illustrations shown are indicative only.

Subject to technical changes, and changes in the range.

Transport damage must be reported immediately to the supplier.

Save instructions for future use.

3. General information

All of our fireplace inserts and stoves are tested and comply with the latest

European norms and safety regulations. Because safety regulations for installation and

operation of fireplaces vary from one country to another, the owner/operator of this product is

responsible for compliance with the standards in your region and correct installation. The

installation and operating instructions must be adhered to. RAIS/Attika cannot be held liable

for incorrect installation or irresponsible operation.

Please observe all regional and local regulations regarding e.g.:

• Fire protection

• Safety distances

• Insulating materials

• Construction law

• Size of spark protection plates / floor plates

• Flue-pipe and chimney connections

• etc.

If you have any questions please contact your chimney sweep or the

relevant government authorities.

Connection to the chimney

We recommend loose fitting of the elements without use of adhesive, so that you can adjust

the height of the product before connection to the chimney. Use a spirit level to ensure that

the elements are mounted horizontally.

The insert will expand when heated. Do not allow the elements to rest on the insert.

Always allow a space of at least 5 mm above the fireplace insert installation frame. No space

is required on the side, but the distance between the bottom edge of the frame and the

element must be minimum 2 mm.

Floor plates / front plates

A fireproof floor plate must be laid in front of and to the side of VISIO 2 Elements if the floor

consists of combustible material. Please adhere to national, regional and local regulations.

Acrylic adhesive

The acrylic adhesive supplied is used to glue the elements together, and for gluing the

elements to the wall and grouting. Make sure the adhesive surfaces and the surface are free

of dust.

After assembling the elements, use the rest of the acrylic adhesive to fill the joints, or for

grouting. Filling of the joints or grouting is an important part of the installation, and

significantly contributes to the stability of the stove system.

Hairline cracks

Small cracks can appear between the elements and the point where the house wall meets

the insert. This is perfectly normal and does not give cause for concern. Small cracks can be

removed by grouting with acrylic adhesive. Scrape out grouting with a grouting scraper and

use a vacuum cleaner to remove debris. Inject acrylic adhesive and spread using a soapy

fingertip. The grout can be painted over after 24 hours.

Minor damage

Can be repaired with the acrylic adhesive supplied. In the event of more extensive damage,

we recommend filling twice to avoid large settling cracks. Small, fine cracks and other

unevenness should be filled using a small trowel or paint brush. Smooth the surface with a

damp sponge or sandpaper.

Major damage

Any shipping damage must be reported directly to the carrier. Replacement parts can be

claimed from RAIS A/S/Attika Feuer AG.

In the event of major damage that cannot be corrected using the powder adhesive,

replacement can be requested as part of Attika Feuer AG’s warranty provision.

Ordering spare parts:

When requesting spare parts, mark the damaged area on the packing label enclosed and

take a photo of the damage. Send the photo and packing label RAIS A/S/Attika Feuer AG.

Spare parts will be shipped as soon as possible.

Painting

You can paint the fireplace insert 24 hours after installation and grouting. Smooth down filled

surfaces with a suitable abrasive. Use a mineral-based paint. Consult your local paint dealer

or decorator.

RAIS A/S/Attika Feuer AG do not offer any guarantee for the final appearance of any

unpainted building elements.

Granite or marble cornice boards/facades/benches

Clean with mild soapy water and remove excess glue immediately if there is residue left after

installation. Never use acidic, aggressive products, as they can attack the surface and polish.

Always use cleaning and sealing products permitted for cleaning and sealing marble and/or

granite. Specialist stores can advise on various products for surface treatment and cleaning

of natural stone. National and European standards, local building regulations and fire

prevention provisions must be observed. Inform your chimney sweep before installation and

first-time use.

Please comply with the setup and installation instructions for your own safety. All safety

distances are minimum distances. When installing a fireplace, always comply with national,

regional and local regulations.

RAIS/Attika cannot assume any responsibility, liability and/or guarantee for incorrect or

modified fireplace installations. RAIS/Attika assume no liability for errors, misprints and

changes.

Observe the separate installation instructions for the stove insert.

Installation and operating instructions for the VISIO 2 stove insert tested in

accordance with

DIN EN 13240

Installation instructions

VISIO 2 is ready to connect, and must be connected to the existing building chimney with a

connector. The connector should be as short and straight as possible, and should be

installed horizontally or gently ascending. Connections must be sealed. National and

European standards, local regulations, construction regulations and fire-authority provisions

must be adhered to, so inform your district chimney sweep beforehand. Ensure that the

requisite amount of air for combustion is available, especially in the event of tight-sealing

windows and doors (sealing lip). The chimney calculation is to be in accordance with DIN EN

13384-1 or DIN EN 13384-2, applying the three exhaust specifications attached to these

instructions. Before installing, check whether the load-bearing capacity of the substructure is

sufficient for the weight of your room heater. In the event of an insufficient load-bearing

capacity, appropriate measures (e.g. plate for load distribution) must be taken in order to

attain it.

General safety instructions

Heat energy is released by the burning of fuel, leading to intense heating of the surfaces, the

fire-chamber doors, the door and operating handles, the viewing window, the flue pipe and,

where applicable, the front wall of the stove. Do not touch these parts without the relevant

protective clothing or aids (heat-resistant gloves or other means of actuation). Make children

aware of these dangers and keep them away from the stove while it is in use/hot.

Permissible fuels

The permissible fuel is firewood up to 33 cm long and up to 10 cm in diameter. Use only dry

wood. Burning rubbish, particularly plastic, is prohibited. Doing so will also damage the

fireplace and chimney, and can lead to damage to health and complaints by neighbours on

account of odour nuisance. Air-dried firewood with a maximum water content of 20% requires

the wood to be dried for a minimum of one year (softwood) or two years (hardwood). Wood is

not a continuously burning fuel, thus it is not possible to heat the heat-producing appliance

with wood overnight.

Lighting for the first time

The stove may give off an odour and smoke the first time you light it. This is because the paintwork

and material need to harden, but the smell will quickly disappear. Keep children and pets away from

the stove while this is in progress.

Lighting

Start by placing approx 1 kg of wood (e.g. two split logs) on the bottom of the combustion chamber.

Lay approximately 1.2 kg dry split wood on top for kindling, along with 2 or 3 firelighters or similar.

Never use alcohol, gasoline or other flammable liquids to light up. During the kindling phase, allow

primary and secondary air into the stove. Shut off primary air once the fire is well alight. Control

combustion using secondary air. Do not leave the stove unattended during this phase.

Operation of several heat-producing appliances

When operating several heat-producing appliances installed in a single room or in connected

rooms, sufficient combustion ventilation is to be ensured.

Heating during the transitional period

During the transitional period, i.e. at higher outdoor temperatures, a sudden

increase in temperature can lead to disturbances in the chimney draught, resulting in

incomplete removal of the heating gases. The heat-production appliance must then be filled

with small amounts of fuel and operated at a higher setting of the primary air slide/controller,

so the existing fuel burns off faster (with flame development), thereby stabilising the chimney

draught. To avoid resistance in the embers, the ash should frequently be carefully raked

away.

Cleaning and inspection

Inspect the stove, flue gas tract and pipes each year, including after the chimney has been

cleaned. Ensure that all built-up deposits are removed. The chimney must also be cleaned

regularly by a chimney sweep. Your local chimney sweep will inform you of the required

intervals. Have the stove inspected every year by an authorised expert.

Types

Stoves self-closing combustion chamber doors can be connected to a chimney already used

for other stoves and cookers, unless the flue pipe dimension according to EN 12831 dictates

otherwise. Stoves with self-closing doors must always be operated with the combustion

chamber closed – except when lighting, putting fuel in and ash removal – to avoid the risk of

damage to other fireplaces connected to the chimney, and to prevent leakage of combustion

gases. Stoves without self-closing combustion chamber doors must be connected to their

own chimney. Never operate with open combustion chamber without supervision. Refer to

DIN EN 13384-1 or DIN EN 13384-2 for chimney dimensioning.

Combustion air

Since room heaters are room-air-dependent fire-producing appliances that take their

combustion air from the installation room, the operator must ensure sufficient combustion air.

With sealed windows and doors (e.g. in conjunction with energy-saving measures) a supply

of fresh air may no longer be ensured, and this may impair the room heater’s draught

behaviour. This may affect your wellbeing and possibly your safety. If necessary an

additional fresh-air supply must be provided, e.g. by installing an air valve near the room

heater or by laying a combustion-air duct that takes the air out of the building or into a well-

ventilated room (except for heating cellars). It must in particular be ensured that the requisite

combustion-air ducts are open during operation of the fire-producing appliance. Extractor

hoods that have been installed together with fire-producing appliances in the same room or

connected rooms may adversely affect the function of the stove (possibly involving emission

of smoke into the living room, despite a closed fire-chamber door), and must thus on no

account be operated at the same time as the room heater.

Fire protection

Please note the declaration of performance.

Floors

Floors made of combustible materials in front of stove openings must be protected by non-

flammable building materials. Such protection must comply with national building regulations.

Spare parts

Only use spare parts which have been expressly approved or supplied by the manufacturer.

Please contact your dealer. Do not attempt to modify the fireplace!

Note regarding chimney fires

Use of incorrect fuel or fuel that is too damp may cause a chimney fire as a result of deposits

in the chimney. Immediately close all air openings on the stove and notify the fire brigade.

After the chimney has burnt out, have it checked by an expert for cracks or leaks.

Rated heat output, combustion-air settings and burn-up times

The room heater’s rated heat output is 7 kW. It is achieved with a minimum feed pressure of

14 Pa. No more than 2 to 3 logs are to be added at once.

Chimney made of steel components

Can be connected to a chimney made of steel components.

Safety distance from combustible material

Ensure that all safety distances are adhered to.

Loosely set the stove cladding in order to mark the position and height of the flue-pipe

connection. Also immediately mark a hole in the floor in case you would like to connect an

air-intake kit (as an accessory).

Breakthroughs and outbreaks

Breakthroughs for the flue-pipe connection, air grids or other components in the chimney

cladding must be created on site. They must be created applying extreme caution, to prevent

breakage of the components.

Damage caused by improper work practices is not covered by the warranty.

Creating the breakthroughs with a drill:

Mark the requisite outbreaks on the parts. Perforate the contour with a drill. Break the

sections between the individual drill holes with a hammer and then carefully knock the

breakout in from the outside.

Plastering

Before plastering of the chimney cladding it should be heated once. The chimney cladding

can thereby expand and dissipate the biggest tensions. This prevents and/or reduces later

cracks in the surface of the plastered chimney.

Wipe the surface of the chimney cladding with a damp cloth. Prewetting of the substrate is

not necessary.

Keep processing temperatures >5°C.

In order to as far as possible avoid stress cracks, a fibreglass grid is applied to the chimney

cladding using adhesive plaster.

The actual layer of plaster is then applied over this layer using adhesive plaster.

NB: Observe the processing instructions accompanying the adhesive plaster.

Extract from the processing instructions: Thoroughly mix the dry matter in a clean container

before removing quantities for processing. Using a spatula or trowel, blend small quantities in

the masonry pan with clean tap water to an application-specific consistency, and process it

quickly. When mixing for large areas, stir intensively with a mortar agitator at low revs, allow

it to settle, stir again and then quickly process it.

RAIS attika Visio 2 Assembly Instructions Manual

RAIS attika Visio 2 Assembly Instructions Manual

RAIS attika Visio 2 Assembly Instructions Manual

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